President Vo Van Thuong (L) and President Yoon Suk-yeol inspect a guard of honor in Hanoi, June 23, 2023. (Photo: VOV)

The two presidents reviewed a guard of honor before entering the Presidential Palace to hold talks and address the media.

President Yoon arrived in Hanoi Thursday for a state visit. It is the first visit to Vietnam for Mr. Yoon, who took office in May, and his first to a Southeast Asian nation.

Speaking at a meeting with the Korean community in Vietnam upon his arrival, President Yoon described Vietnam as the RoK's key partner in building a free, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, and his visit would be the starting point for the next 30 years of bilateral relations.

On Thursday evening, the RoK President attended a cultural exchange at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi. The event also saw the presence of Vice President of Vietnam Vo Thi Anh Xuan and a large number of young local fans of the Korean music and culture.

The gala featured special performances by Kihyun of Monsta X and AB6IX, along with famous V-pop singers like Mono and Min.